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VA Announces Major Survivor Benefits Reforms
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a three-pronged approach to eliminate barriers and streamline the process for how eligible survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and service members apply for and receive VA benefits and services. “The...
Female Veterans, Veterans from Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups at Higher Risk of Dying from Opioid Overdose
Veterans face a significantly heightened risk of dying from opioid overdose—a trend that has steadily worsened over the past two decades. Between 2010 and 2019, male veterans experienced a 61.2% increase in the risk of overdose death. Notably, this sharp rise was not...
Learn What to Do if You Witness Harassment or Assault
As a bystander, you can help other Veterans when you know what to do. Bystander Intervention Training for Veterans will help you know what you can do if you witness sexual harassment or assault. The 30-minute online training will teach participants how to recognize a...
World War II Forever Stamp Honors Japanese American Veterans
Now available at your local post office, the Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII stamp. The commemorative Forever stamp honors the second-generation Japanese Americans, also known as nisei, that formed one of the most distinguished American fighting units...
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is First Navy Medicine Satellite Site to Treat Service Members Living With HIV
Generating a medically ready force means identifying gaps in care and filling those needs; one of those gaps being the sexual health of active-duty personnel. Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Department of Public Health has made strides in the past several years to...
2022 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates to Rise
Each year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs looks at the rates at which it pays VA disability benefits. Based on economic trends, the VA may determine that changes should be made to these rates to adjust for inflation and rising costs. In 2022, VA payments will...
Need Help Finding the Right PTSD Treatment Plan for You or a Loved One?
The National Center for PTSD is trying to help Veterans make informed decisions regarding PTSD treatment plans. Research has shown the most effective treatments for PTSD are evidence-based trauma therapies. The three main evidence-based trauma therapies are: Prolonged...
Saying Hello During the Holidays: 12 Ways to Connect with Veteran Family and Friends
Holidays can be a hard time for many Veterans. Additional expectations can exacerbate feelings of stress or loneliness, loss of camaraderie and kinship felt during service and difficulty relating to those outside the military. This is especially true during the...
